What gauge alternator wire?
05-13-2002, 09:16 PM
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What gauge alternator wire?
Question. I'm replacing the original 37amp alternators with 65amp, and want to make sure I put the proper hot wire back with the increase in amperage. What size should I use?
Don't want to have a Bobs-BBQ on the 1st day out.
Don't want to have a Bobs-BBQ on the 1st day out.
05-13-2002, 10:57 PM
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10g would be OK for a 65amp alternator. If you got closer to 100amps, I'd be looking for a 8g wire. Don't use the cheapie crimp on terminals. Look for some really good and heavy ones. The terminals are the restriction in the system and can burn up if under a heavy and sustained load. I'd also recommend adding a 14g fusable link near the alternator. This element acts like a slow blow fuse.
05-14-2002, 07:26 AM
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Audio, Cord.........Thanks for the advice. I'd rather pull the original stuff and replace it. Think I'll take both thoughts, and go with the 8ga with the slow-blow................THANKS!!!
........and jon-boy.........whats up wit das bot?
Bob
........and jon-boy.........whats up wit das bot?
Bob
